Did You Know?

People used to eat brains in some tribes!

How Kuru Happens

Kuru happens when you eat sick brains.

Why It Is Bad

Kuru can make you very sick and weak.

What kuru Does

Kuru can hurt your brain.

You may shake and fall down.

It can make you sad and weak.

It is very rare now.

We learn more about it each day.

People do not eat brains now.

More About kuru

Kuru was found in tribes in Papua New Guinea. They ate the brains of their dead. This was a way to show love. But it made them sick. Many got kuru and felt bad.

Now, we know not to eat brains. Doctors help people stay safe. They teach us about kuru. This helps us not get sick.

In the future, we will find more ways to help. We will learn more about how to stay safe. Kuru is rare now, but we must stay smart.

How Topics Connect

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